Monster Cookie Protein Balls (Printable Version)

Chewy no-bake treats loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful candy-coated chocolates.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 1/3 cup mini M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls between your palms.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes fifteen minutes from start to finish and your kitchen stays cool
  • Satisfies that monster cookie craving while giving you five grams of protein per ball
02 -
  • The dough should feel sticky and slightly tacky not dry or crumbly or the balls will fall apart
  • Letting them chill completely makes all the difference between soft blobs and perfectly formed balls
03 -
  • If your hands get too sticky while rolling keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to dip your fingers
  • Room temperature peanut butter mixes much more easily than cold straight from the fridge

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